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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Cieslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Petrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Cieslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Petrie!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cieslak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrie.
Petrie's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Petrie duly obliges.
Michal Cieslak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cieslak drives through and clinches with Petrie against the cage.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses.
Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Cieslak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses.
Petrie wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrie is looking to break free of the clinch but Cieslak has double underhooks.
Petrie is trying to force a seperation but Cieslak has the dominant position.
Petrie wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses.
Petrie wants to get back to striking at distance but Cieslak won't allow it.
Petrie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrie misses with some punches.
Petrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Drew Petrie has been cut.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Petrie.
Cieslak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cieslak pushes Petrie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrie is trying to maintain a safe position but Cieslak gets an underhook and turns Petrie into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Petrie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him.
Cieslak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrie goes for a takedown attempt but Cieslak pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cieslak takes the fight into the clinch.
Petrie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrie.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Petrie.
Petrie misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cieslak lands with a light punch inside.
Petrie tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cieslak just stands there and leans against the cage.
Petrie has had enough of the clinch but Cieslak keeps him there for the moment.
Petrie has had enough of the clinch but Cieslak keeps him there for the moment.
Petrie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrie can't break the clinch.
Petrie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Petrie wants to get back to striking at distance but Cieslak won't allow it.
Petrie tries to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cieslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cieslak throws a head punch that misses.
Cieslak lands a left hand.
Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak gets through Petrie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Cieslak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrie is rocked!
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Petrie backwards.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage.
Petrie is trying to break free.
Cieslak working aggressively here.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him.
Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrie backwards.
Cieslak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Cieslak fails to land.
Cieslak keeps control of Petrie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cieslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cieslak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cieslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cieslak.
Cieslak lands with a right to the head.
Petrie is still on wobbly legs! Can Cieslak finish him?
That has opened up Drew Petrie's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Petrie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cieslak prevents Petrie from breaking the clinch.
Petrie seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrie.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cieslak.
A head punch on the inside from Cieslak fails to land.
Cieslak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Petrie.
Cieslak drops Petrie onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Petrie is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrie tries to circle away but Cieslak has him pinned against the cage.
Petrie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cieslak working aggressively here.
Cieslak blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak misses with some punches.
Petrie blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Cieslak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Drew Petrie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice jab there from Petrie.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie moves out of range.
Petrie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cieslak with a body shot.
Michal Cieslak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieslak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cieslak doesn't manage to clinch there - Petrie circles away.
Cieslak tries to clinch up.
Petrie throws a right and a left that Cieslak avoids nicely.
Petrie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieslak.
Petrie keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Petrie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cieslak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieslak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrie throws a series of punches but Cieslak avoids them all with ease.
Petrie displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cieslak closes the distance but Petrie moves to the side
and Petrie counters with a series of strikes. Cieslak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cieslak tries to clinch there but Petrie circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrie lands a two punch combo.
Cieslak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cieslak is looking to clinch but Petrie is avoiding it.
Petrie scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Petrie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cieslak.
Petrie looks to land a combination. Cieslak sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cieslak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Petrie.
Petrie throws a lazy right hand but Cieslak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cieslak tries to clinch up but Petrie circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrie is looking for the big counter here.
Petrie throws out a powerful jab.
Cieslak tries to clinch there but Petrie circles away.
Cieslak moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrie.
Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Petrie's head.
Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Petrie's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cieslak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cieslak prevents it.
Petrie is breathing heavily.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak is controlling him.
Cieslak lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cieslak.
Petrie blocks an uppercut.
Cieslak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Petrie's efforts to push away.
Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Petrie's head.
Cieslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Petrie backwards.
The cut above Drew Petrie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cieslak scores with a shot to the side of Petrie's head.
Petrie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cieslak walks away with a smile on his face. Petrie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie is having none of it.
Petrie throws out a counter right but Cieslak avoids it with no problem.
Petrie connects with a right hand. Cieslak shakes it off.
Cieslak wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie moves out of range.
Cieslak tries to clinch up.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie moves out of range.
Petrie scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch but Petrie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cieslak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrie.
Cieslak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Petrie swats away the attempt to clinch by Cieslak.
Petrie keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petrie!
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Petrie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cieslak tries to clinch there but Petrie circles away.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie moves out of range.
Petrie throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Petrie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Petrie misses.
Cieslak appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie is having none of it.
Cieslak is looking to clinch but Petrie is avoiding it.
Petrie throws a series of punches but Cieslak avoids them all with ease.
Cieslak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieslak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cieslak moves into range and clinches up with Petrie.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cieslak.
A short uppercut from Cieslak.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrie.
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Petrie working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cieslak prevents Petrie from breaking the clinch.
Cieslak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cieslak gets through Petrie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Petrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drew Petrie's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cieslak wants to clinch up but Petrie keeps it at a distance.
Cieslak tries to clinch but Petrie moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Petrie.
Cieslak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Petrie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cieslak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petrie.
Petrie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cieslak tries to clinch up but Petrie circles away and keeps his distance.
Petrie throws a right and a left that Cieslak avoids nicely.
Petrie rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cieslak moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cieslak looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Petrie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cieslak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cieslak tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Petrie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cieslak is looking to clinch but Petrie is avoiding it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Petrie avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cieslak misses with a punch on the inside.
Cieslak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petrie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cieslak working aggressively here.
Petrie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cieslak swings wildly with an uppercut but Petrie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cieslak throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrie.
Cieslak has a couple of punches blocked by Petrie.
Cieslak lands with a right to the head.
Cieslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petrie is trying to break the clinch but Cieslak has him pressed against the cage.
Petrie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cieslak lands a shoulder strike.
Cieslak pushes Petrie against the cage. Cieslak is working some dirty boxing. Cieslak pushes off with a quick right hook! Petrie goes down! Petrie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Cieslak moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michal Cieslak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralfus Presting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale comes into the arena with Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
59 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ralfus Presting!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presting misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Macale misses with a low kick.
Presting throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Macale just misses with a punch to the body.
Presting tries to counter with a clinch but Macale shakes him off and moves away.
Presting fails with the takedown
and Macale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Macale connects with a body shot.
Macale leaves Presting with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tiao Macale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralfus Presting.
Presting shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Presting was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Presting has hold of Macale's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Macale seems comfortable defending it but Presting has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Macale is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Macale is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Presting couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralfus Presting!
During a confident post fight interview, Ralfus Presting thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erico Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Erico Drake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sebastian Rutten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erico Drake!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Drake.
Rutten wants to break free but Drake has control.
Drake tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Drake keeps control of Rutten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake prevents Rutten from breaking the clinch.
Drake drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rutten gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drake lands a shoulder strike.
Drake keeps control of Rutten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rutten is trying to break the clinch but Drake is controlling him.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rutten stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Sebastian Rutten has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erico Drake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutten just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutten scores with a push kick.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake looks to land a right hand but Rutten moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries a head kick but it misses.
Rutten takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rutten, pushing him back against the cage.
Drake is pushing Rutten up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drake forces Rutten back against the cage and clinches.
Drake goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutten prevents it.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws a left and a right that both miss
and Drake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drake.
Drake has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rutten uses from the top position.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Drake won't let him.
Rutten wants to stand and escape but instead Drake has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rutten, up you get!
Rutten throws a quick inside leg kick.
Drake throws a combination that misses
and Rutten counters with an inside leg kick.
Rutten fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake throws a counter combo.
Rutten is looking to chop away at Drake's legs.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Rutten lands but Drake takes it in his stride.
Drake clinches.
Drake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rutten working hard to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Drake.
Drake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rutten feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drake's calf.
Drake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutten counters with a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rutten.
Drake throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rutten.
Rutten throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drake.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Rutten swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rutten throws a body punch but Drake moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rutten circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Rutten.
Rutten is breathing heavily.
Rutten on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Sebastian Rutten has been cut.
Drake avoids the head kick by Rutten.
Rutten tries to clinch up
and Drake counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Drake shoots in and drives through. Rutten sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Rutten misses the target.
Drake misses with a combination
and Rutten counters with a good, hard body kick but Drake shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erico Drake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Rutten's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rutten throws a head kick but Drake moves out of range.
As Rutten backs off Drake throws a huge counter combo but Rutten manages to avoid it all.
Rutten with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Drake to score with a decent uppercut.
Rutten is rocked!
Rutten throws a head kick that half lands.
Drake throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rutten colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Drake as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rutten is left battered and dazed whilst Drake and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erico Drake!
Erico Drake took some time post fight to say the following; 'I want to thank all my supporters and do not forget also to the coach who never tired of teaching me all these years. Besides that, I want to thank my parents who gave me encouragement. To my opponent, I hope you're all afraid to meet with me because I will kick your ass ...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shanks has chosen Dethklok - The Cyborg Slayers as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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187 lbs
26 - 14 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Belfort misses.
Belfort takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Belfort takes a swing at Shanks's ribcage but misses.
Belfort walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shanks.
Shanks throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Shanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shanks.
Shanks ducks under a wild hook from Belfort.
Shanks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shanks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belfort throwing a counter right hand but Shanks manages to avoid it.
Shanks takes a swing at Belfort's ribcage but misses.
Belfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shanks slips a jab from Belfort.
Shanks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
Belfort moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort cracks Shanks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Belfort lands with an overhand left.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Shanks checks it.
Shanks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Belfort.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Shanks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shanks.
Shanks scores with a nice head shot.
Shanks throws a wild body kick that Belfort sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Belfort wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shanks misses with a body kick.
Shanks lands a nice looking body shot.
Shanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Shanks looks to land a body kick but Belfort moved away.
Shanks scores with a push kick.
Belfort throws a right and a left that both miss.
Belfort on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right-left combo lands from Shanks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Shanks avoids nicely.
Belfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Belfort. Shanks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shanks slips under a jab from Belfort.
Shanks avoids the body shot from Belfort.
Shanks steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Belfort.
Belfort tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belfort throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Belfort.
Shanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belfort shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shanks eats them both and turns towards Belfort to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Shanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shanks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Shanks.
Shanks digs a good body shot into Belfort's ribs.
Shanks tries to clinch up but Belfort circles away and keeps his distance.
Belfort throws a jab when Shanks was well out of range.
Shanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses.
Shanks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belfort scores with a one two! Shanks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Michael Shanks has been cut.
Shanks uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shanks, right into the meat.
Shanks is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belfort rather than just go for the knockout.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shanks is looking to slow Belfort down with leg kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belfort on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belfort uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shanks.
Shanks connects with an inside leg kick.
Shanks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Shanks misses.
Shanks jabs at Belfort's body.
Shanks scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Belfort misses.
Shanks scores with a leg kick.
Shanks has Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Shanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shanks tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shanks stalling in the clinch but Belfort improves position.
Belfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shanks looking to slow down the pace here.
Shanks works on Belfort's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shanks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belfort fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shanks manages to avoid it.
Belfort swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shanks cracks the inside of Belfort's front leg.
Belfort fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shanks moves out of range as Belfort strikes.
Shanks tries a quick counter leg kick but Belfort is wise to it.
Shanks instigates a clinch.
Belfort being controlled against the cage.
Shanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Shanks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belfort taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Shanks lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Shanks.
Shanks scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort avoiding damage as Shanks throws knees to the body.
Belfort tries a body shot but Shanks blocks it.
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort looking to stall.
Belfort lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shanks trying to control the position but instead, Belfort has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shanks into the cage.
Shanks managing to block the knees to the body from Belfort.
Shanks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Belfort obliges.
Shanks misses with a punch to the body.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanks managing to block the knees to the body from Belfort.
A nice right hand lands inside from Belfort.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Belfort stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shanks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Belfort effectively controlling the action here.
Belfort has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Shanks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belfort is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Shanks tries a body shot but Belfort blocks it.
Shanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Belfort managing to block the knees to the body from Shanks.
Shanks tries a knee to the head but Belfort blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Belfort lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Shanks.
A short right from Shanks.
Shanks throws a punch but it's blocked by Belfort.
Shanks cracks Belfort with a nice body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shanks tries to throw a body punch but Belfort avoids it by throwing Shanks back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shanks.
Shanks lands with a light punch inside.
Shanks lands a shoulder strike.
Shanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shanks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Belfort misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanks landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Belfort backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shanks landing knees to the body.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Shanks.
Shanks misses with a body punch.
Shanks landing knees to the body.
Michael Shanks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Belfort on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shanks lands with a light punch inside.
Belfort trying to stall but Shanks improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
Belfort just leaning against Shanks, taking a breather.
Belfort holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Belfort seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Belfort trying to control the position but instead, Shanks has worked for underhooks and has pushed Belfort into the cage.
Shanks struggles to land a body shot inside as Belfort controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Shanks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Shanks's cut.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Belfort tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Belfort throws a right hand that misses
and Shanks counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shanks tries to clinch there but Belfort circles away.
Shanks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Belfort works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Belfort throws a hook but Shanks avoids it easily.
Shanks wants to counter the offense by Belfort and move into the clinch position.
Shanks scores with a hook to the body. Belfort takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy body kick from Shanks
and Belfort counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Shanks.
Belfort throwing a counter right hand but Shanks manages to avoid it.
Belfort throws the left hand but Shanks avoids the punch easily.
Shanks scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Belfort's calf.
Shanks defending well as Belfort loads up on a big left hand.
Shanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Belfort misses the target.
Shanks blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks lands with an overhand left.
Michael Shanks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belfort was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Shanks misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shanks.
Belfort connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Shanks's hands.
Shanks tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Shanks works the jab nicely.
A good leg kick by Shanks.
Shanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Michael Shanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort missing with a left hand there. Shanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Belfort jabs Shanks to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shanks.
Shanks punishes Belfort's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shanks throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort moves out of range of the strikes.
Belfort takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shanks works Belfort's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Belfort misses.
Shanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Shanks.
Belfort throws a one two combo.
Shanks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shanks moves into the clinch.
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Belfort gets through Shanks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Fedor Belfort has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Belfort fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Belfort pushes Shanks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Belfort.
Shanks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shanks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shanks trying to stall but Belfort improves his position.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shanks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Belfort prevents a body shot from Shanks.
Shanks misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shanks trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Shanks.
Shanks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Belfort lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Belfort scores with a nice hook to the head.
Belfort throws a head punch that misses.
Belfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shanks lands a body punch.
Shanks lands a shoulder strike.
Belfort works on Shanks's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shanks misses with a body punch.
Shanks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Belfort tries to stall but Shanks uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shanks misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michael Shanks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shanks lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Shanks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shanks has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Shanks!
A very excited looking Michael Shanks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orpo Jokinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Mannelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jokinen comes to the cage accompanied by Oops! I Did It Again by Children of Bodom. Orpo Jokinen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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180 lbs
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35
178 lbs
20 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orpo Jokinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Mannelly!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mannelly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mannelly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mannelly has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mannelly lands a right hook to the body.
Mannelly throws a sloppy head kick and Jokinen moves out of range easily.
Mannelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jokinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mannelly tries to clinch up but Jokinen circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannelly throws a low kick, looking for Jokinen's leg but Jokinen calmly moves out of range.
Mannelly's corner calls for a 1-2. Mannelly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mannelly throws a lazy right hand but Jokinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jokinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jokinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mannelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mannelly lands with a shot to the body.
Mannelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jokinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Mannelly.
Mannelly throws a chopping leg kick but Jokinen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mannelly lands a jab to Jokinen's midsection.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Mannelly.
Jokinen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jokinen moves away from the strike by Mannelly.
Jokinen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mannelly misses with a leg kick
and Jokinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Jokinen feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Mannelly throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jokinen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jokinen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mannelly works Jokinen's body with a nice hook.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mannelly connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly tries to land a leg kick but Jokinen saw it coming and moves away.
Jokinen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mannelly connects with a leg kick. Jokinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jokinen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jokinen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Mannelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mannelly.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Patrick Mannelly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mannelly avoids the body shot from Jokinen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly lands an overhand right.
Jokinen throws a hook but Mannelly blocks it.
Mannelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jokinen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mannelly moves away.
Mannelly digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Mannelly scores with a jab to the body.
Mannelly throws a looping overhand right but Jokinen ducks down to avoid it.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mannelly.
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Mannelly.
Mannelly throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen scores with a leg kick.
Jokinen walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen takes a kick to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mannelly catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mannelly scores with a push kick.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Mannelly misses.
Jokinen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mannelly.
Mannelly keeps the fight on the outside.
Mannelly digs a good body shot into Jokinen's ribs.
Jokinen slips a jab from Mannelly.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Mannelly avoids it well and moves away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mannelly.
Mannelly drives through and clinches with Jokinen against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jokinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Mannelly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mannelly tries to land a front kick but Jokinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jokinen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mannelly lands with an uppercut that bounces Jokinen off the cage and back into range.
A low kick from Mannelly misses
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mannelly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mannelly. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jokinen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jokinen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mannelly misses with a hook. Jokinen ducked under it nicely.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Mannelly.
Mannelly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mannelly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mannelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mannelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mannelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jokinen.
Mannelly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mannelly wants to slow Jokinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Jokinen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jokinen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mannelly tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mannelly blocks the body kick.
Mannelly blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Mannelly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Patrick Mannelly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mannelly connects with a solid leg kick.
Jokinen lands a jab to the head.
Mannelly moves out of range of the body kick from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly tries to clinch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Mannelly throws a body shot but no joy.
Mannelly misses with a hook to the body
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Mannelly.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Mannelly moved out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good shot there by Mannelly.
Mannelly tests Jokinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mannelly scores with a head kick.
Mannelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mannelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jokinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jokinen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mannelly - the referee stops the clock and Jokinen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mannelly. Jokinen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mannelly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mannelly closes the distance but Jokinen moves to the side
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Mannelly in his tracks momentarily.
Mannelly lands with a good body shot.
Mannelly ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
Mannelly looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mannelly thows a leg kick but Jokinen checks it
and Jokinen makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mannelly really felt that one!
Mannelly lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mannelly blocks a head kick by Jokinen.
Mannelly misses with a low kick as Jokinen jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Jokinen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mannelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Mannelly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws a combination that misses
and Jokinen counters with a three punch combo that has Mannelly backing up. Mannelly nods at Jokinen to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jokinen jabs at Mannelly's body.
Mannelly throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jokinen counters with a body kick that stops Mannelly in his tracks momentarily.
Jokinen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mannelly's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jokinen.
A nice combination there by Jokinen.
Mannelly misses with a left hand
and Jokinen counters with a series of strikes. Mannelly will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mannelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jokinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Mannelly is rocked!
Mannelly is looking to clinch but Jokinen is avoiding it.
Mannelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jokinen moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jokinen throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Orpo Jokinen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Mannelly loads up on a big right hand but Jokinen slips the punch.
Mannelly misses with the body kick
and Jokinen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jokinen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mannelly lands a right hook to the body.
Jokinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mannelly if he has to take too many more of those.
An inside leg kick from Mannelly misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jokinen misses the target.
Mannelly misses the shot to the body.
And Jokinen counters with a quick kick to the body but Mannelly blocks it.
Mannelly throws an off balance right hand
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mannelly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mannelly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mannelly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab by Mannelly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Mannelly throws out a loose jab but Jokinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mannelly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jokinen throws out the jab.
Jokinen takes one on the button.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
and Mannelly counters with a leg kick.
Mannelly misses with a body shot.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mannelly scores with a push kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up.
Mannelly throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Mannelly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jokinen.
Jokinen throwing a counter right hand but Mannelly manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jokinen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mannelly throws an overhand right that lands on Jokinen's shoulder, as Jokinen tries to avoid the shot.
Jokinen throws a big counter combination but Mannelly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mannelly lands a body shot.
Mannelly lands an overhand right.
Mannelly throws a shot from downtown. Jokinen moves away and avoids it.
Jokinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mannelly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mannelly moves out of range as Jokinen throws a body kick.
Mannelly throws out a counter right but Jokinen avoids it with no problem.
Jokinen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mannelly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mannelly misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mannelly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen tried to counter with a leg kick but Mannelly avoided it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly throws a lazy uppercut
and Jokinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jokinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mannelly. Mannelly obviously looking to wear him down.
Mannelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mannelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jokinen manages to avoid it.
Jokinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mannelly misses with a body shot.
Jokinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mannelly moves in looking to clinch but Jokinen pushes him off.
Jokinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mannelly moves out of range of the strikes.
Mannelly misses with a two punch combination.
Mannelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mannelly is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mannelly cracks a nice hook into Jokinen's ribs.
Mannelly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Jokinen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mannelly slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jokinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jokinen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mannelly is fending him off so far but Jokinen persists. Nope, Mannelly circles away and we're back to standing.
And Mannelly responds with a good body kick, but Jokinen manages to step out the way in time.
Jokinen blocks a jab.
Mannelly jabs Jokinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jokinen throws a head kick but Mannelly moves out of range.
Mannelly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jokinen checks a low kick from Mannelly.
Jokinen attempts a counter takedown but Mannelly avoids it well and moves away.
Mannelly darts in and clinches Jokinen up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Mannelly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mannelly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Mannelly!
An out of breath Patrick Mannelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Orpo Jokinen spoke after the fight, saying 'You know, I came into this fight with a bulging disk and a ugh, a cracked skull. I wanna see someone fight with a cracked skull. That's why I came into this fight with a black eye. Cause my skull is cracked right here.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fink McIllhenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McIllhenny has chosen Revolution as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Fink McIllhenny!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakimyuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
McIllhenny looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yakimyuk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yakimyuk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk shoots and misses
and Yakimyuk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yakimyuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McIllhenny pinned against the cage. McIllhenny gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McIllhenny looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakimyuk is just out of range.
Yakimyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but McIllhenny moves out of range.
Yakimyuk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McIllhenny scores with a leg kick.
McIllhenny throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk thuds a left hand into McIllhenny's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
McIllhenny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Yakimyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from McIllhenny misses
and Yakimyuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny lands a nice shot to the body.
McIllhenny is looking to land body kicks.
Yakimyuk throws a big counter combination but McIllhenny scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McIllhenny works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McIllhenny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yakimyuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut.
Yakimyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McIllhenny throws out a leg kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range and McIllhenny only half commits.
McIllhenny keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McIllhenny walks into a stiff left hand from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny is looking to slow Yakimyuk down with leg kicks.
McIllhenny has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk slips a jab from McIllhenny.
Jab, jab by McIllhenny - just one landing.
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but McIllhenny moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIllhenny lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yakimyuk walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a looping overhand right but McIllhenny ducks down to avoid it.
Yakimyuk scores with a body shot.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the side of McIllhenny's head but McIllhenny sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McIllhenny throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McIllhenny.
A good leg kick by McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but McIllhenny avoids it easily.
McIllhenny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Yakimyuk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yakimyuk moves out of range as McIllhenny strikes.
Fink McIllhenny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McIllhenny scores with a jab to the head.
Yakimyuk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McIllhenny stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McIllhenny just misses with a punch to the body.
Yakimyuk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McIllhenny defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Yakimyuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is looking to slow McIllhenny down with leg kicks.
McIllhenny fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McIllhenny. Yakimyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakimyuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Yakimyuk blocks it.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yakimyuk thows a body kick. McIllhenny tries to catch it but that hurt him.
McIllhenny throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McIllhenny lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk blocks a leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws a low kick but it's checked well by McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk throws a hook but McIllhenny avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McIllhenny napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny is trying to get back to half guard.
Yakimyuk postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Yakimyuk trying to control the action but McIllhenny is working from the bottom.
McIllhenny is looking to reverse the position.
McIllhenny wants to control but Yakimyuk postures up.
Yakimyuk is working McIllhenny over with some ground and pound from side control.
McIllhenny is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakimyuk scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fink McIllhenny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot.
McIllhenny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from McIllhenny tenderised Yakimyuk's leg. Yakimyuk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yakimyuk scores with a spinning back kick!
McIllhenny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yakimyuk scores with a push kick.
McIllhenny misses with a looping right.
McIllhenny throws a poor cross that misses
and Yakimyuk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McIllhenny really felt that one!
Yakimyuk throws a body punch but McIllhenny moves out of range.
Yakimyuk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McIllhenny was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIllhenny goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yakimyuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIllhenny sprawls and moves away.
McIllhenny lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yakimyuk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McIllhenny throws a looping overhand right but Yakimyuk ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - McIllhenny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIllhenny lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McIllhenny connects with a jab.
McIllhenny avoids the body shot from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny is looking to land body kicks.
Fink McIllhenny seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakimyuk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McIllhenny misses with a leg kick.
Yakimyuk lands a nice hook to McIllhenny's body. McIllhenny takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McIllhenny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McIllhenny misses with an uppercut.
Yakimyuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakimyuk misses the shot to the body.
McIllhenny connects with a crisp jab.
McIllhenny swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for McIllhenny.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McIllhenny misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yakimyuk is looking to wear down McIllhenny with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yakimyuk throws a series of punches but McIllhenny moves out of range.
McIllhenny let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McIllhenny throws out a loose jab but Yakimyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakimyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yakimyuk clobbers McIllhenny with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from McIllhenny misses.
McIllhenny looks to land a combination but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Yakimyuk feinted with a counter takedown.
McIllhenny connects with an inside leg kick.
McIllhenny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - McIllhenny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by McIllhenny there.
Yakimyuk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McIllhenny swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIllhenny sprawls and moves away.
McIllhenny connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McIllhenny misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Yakimyuk, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McIllhenny swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yakimyuk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yakimyuk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McIllhenny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McIllhenny ducks under a wild hook from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yakimyuk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McIllhenny's calf.
McIllhenny stuns Yakimyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yakimyuk misses with a hook to the body
and McIllhenny counters with a good low kick that Yakimyuk was not able to check.
Nice body punch from McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk throws a shot to the body.
Yakimyuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIllhenny.
A head kick misses from Yakimyuk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McIllhenny.
McIllhenny throws a hook but Yakimyuk blocks it.
McIllhenny comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McIllhenny moves out of range of the strikes.
McIllhenny jabs Yakimyuk right on the nose. Yakimyuk blinks but takes it well.
McIllhenny with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheers as McIllhenny lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yakimyuk doesn't seem phased though.
McIllhenny lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McIllhenny jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yakimyuk throws a jab but it's blocked by McIllhenny.
McIllhenny is looking to slow Yakimyuk down with leg kicks.
Yakimyuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McIllhenny counters with a good low kick that Yakimyuk was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at McIllhenny's ribcage but misses.
McIllhenny doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fink McIllhenny showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yakimyuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McIllhenny takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny moves out of range of the strikes.
Yakimyuk dives in for a single leg takedown but McIllhenny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yakimyuk misses the shot to the body.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McIllhenny sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McIllhenny tries to land a front kick but Yakimyuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from McIllhenny.
McIllhenny has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny looks to land a body kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Yakimyuk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Yakimyuk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McIllhenny sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McIllhenny with a jab.
Yakimyuk tries to bum rush McIllhenny with a series of wild strikes but McIllhenny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McIllhenny lands a body shot.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but McIllhenny sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from McIllhenny.
Yakimyuk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McIllhenny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McIllhenny throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yakimyuk half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McIllhenny throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk sees it coming and moves out of range.
McIllhenny's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yakimyuk under the eye.
Yakimyuk takes a swing at McIllhenny's ribcage but misses.
McIllhenny does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A punch lands to the side of Yakimyuk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
Roman Yakimyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
McIllhenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Yakimyuk misses with a hook. McIllhenny ducked under it nicely.
Yakimyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McIllhenny shoots in for a double leg but Yakimyuk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McIllhenny slips under a jab from Yakimyuk.
McIllhenny misses the jab.
McIllhenny looks to land a left hand but Yakimyuk moved out of range nicely.
McIllhenny throws a body shot but no joy.
Yakimyuk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McIllhenny misses with a right hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McIllhenny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McIllhenny misses the shot to the body.
Yakimyuk swings for the body but McIllhenny moves out of range.
McIllhenny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yakimyuk's half guard.
McIllhenny is thwarting Yakimyuk's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McIllhenny throwing shots but Yakimyuk is blocking nicely.
McIllhenny has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McIllhenny is thwarting Yakimyuk's attempts to control the position.
Yakimyuk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yakimyuk wants to improve his position but McIllhenny is controlling well.
Yakimyuk trying to hold on to McIllhenny's head to control him but McIllhenny postures up.
Yakimyuk gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McIllhenny working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McIllhenny lands a couple of elbows.
Yakimyuk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
McIllhenny wants to sweep but no luck.
McIllhenny is trying to keep Yakimyuk in close.
Yakimyuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McIllhenny works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McIllhenny is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yakimyuk is not content to let McIllhenny control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fink McIllhenny comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McIllhenny winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fink McIllhenny!
Fink McIllhenny thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy War (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Cutwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). War kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Pretty Reckless - Heaven Knows. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Holy War!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Carlos Cutwood!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War with a nice cross.
It looks like Carlos Cutwood has been cut.
War misses with a looping right.
War scores with a kick to the midsection.
War connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cutwood has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cutwood moves out of range as War strikes.
War misses with a looping left.
War avoids the body shot from Cutwood.
A swing and a miss from War.
War uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cutwood.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutwood manages to avoid it.
Cutwood scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cutwood throws an overhand right that lands on War's shoulder, as War tries to avoid the shot.
War keeps the fight on the outside.
War drops his hands momentarily and Cutwood takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cutwood misses with a wild body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cutwood slips under a jab from War.
Cutwood misses the jab.
War appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cutwood pushes War up against the cage in a clinch.
War ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. War no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War has an active guard here but Cutwood has managed to pass into half guard.
Cutwood is looking to advance position but War won't allow it.
War wants to get back to full guard.
Cutwood tries to pass the half guard into mount. War knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cutwood perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cutwood prevents War from improving his position.
Cutwood is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War regains half guard.
War wants to improve his position but Cutwood is controlling well.
Cutwood looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
War is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cutwood pulls his head out easily.
Cutwood sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cutwood wants to pass the guard but War is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War wants to improve his position but Cutwood is controlling well.
Cutwood content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
War manages to get to full guard.
Cutwood controls from within his opponent's guard.
War throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Cutwood escapes and throws War's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cutwood tries to move to mount but War blocks the move with his legs.
War is looking to regain half guard here but Cutwood keeps moving and retains side control.
War is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cutwood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cutwood slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
War tries to get to full guard but Cutwood has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carlos Cutwood will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Cutwood's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
War misses with a low kick.
War swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutwood.
Cutwood scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Holy War has been cut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Cutwood in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
War throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cutwood lands a jab to War's midsection.
War drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
War circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlos Cutwood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cutwood forces War back against the cage and clinches.
Cutwood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
War misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Cutwood.
Cutwood is trying to maintain a safe position but War gets an underhook and turns Cutwood into the cage.
A short right from Cutwood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cutwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, War creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
War breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cutwood gets cracked there but stands up to it.
War takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
War throws a half hearted mid kick.
War fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cutwood manages to avoid it.
Cutwood replies with a solid counter kick to the body but War blocks it well.
War throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cutwood's waist but Cutwood gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing War off to one side.
War keeps the fight on the outside.
Cutwood drops War with a big left hand! War is injured, injured bad! Cutwood jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Cutwood!
Carlos Cutwood thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Pudzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes to the cage accompanied by 2pac-Uppercut. This should be a great matchup!
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146 lbs
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156 lbs
26 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Darius Pudzianowski!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pudzianowski has Dragunov up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Dragunov tries a body shot but Pudzianowski blocks it.
Dragunov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a nice uppercut.
Dragunov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragunov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pudzianowski.
Dragunov lands a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dragunov prevents a body shot from Pudzianowski.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragunov scores with a hook to the body.
Dragunov misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov works on Pudzianowski's body with a couple of short punches.
Dragunov tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov lands with a light punch inside.
Pudzianowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dragunov backwards.
Pudzianowski tries a body shot but Dragunov blocks it.
Dragunov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Dragunov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Dragunov.
Dragunov can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Dragunov fails to land.
Pudzianowski stalls.
Dragunov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Dragunov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a nice uppercut.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Dragunov scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
We've been informed that Pudzianowski has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Dragunov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Pudzianowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragunov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
A nice left hand lands by Dragunov.
Pudzianowski tries to stall but Dragunov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
Dragunov misses with some punches.
Pudzianowski misses with a knee strike.
Pudzianowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a body shot.
Pudzianowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dragunov misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Pudzianowski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragunov misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pudzianowski tries to stall but Dragunov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dragunov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragunov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand.
Dragunov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dragunov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
A head punch on the inside from Dragunov fails to land.
Dragunov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pudzianowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski lands with a light punch inside.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Dragunov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
Dragunov tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dragunov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dragunov.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pudzianowski is trying to stall.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragunov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
Dragunov being controlled against the cage.
Dragunov throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
Dragunov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pudzianowski takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski looking to throw knees to the head but Dragunov is blocking nicely.
Dragunov misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dragunov scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that round.
That's time! Dragunov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body punch from Pudzianowski.
Dragunov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pudzianowski. Pudzianowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dragunov throws a shot from downtown. Pudzianowski moves away and avoids it.
Pudzianowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dragunov misses with a jab to the body
enabling Pudzianowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Pudzianowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dragunov lands a slapping body shot.
Dragunov rushes Pudzianowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dragunov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragunov throws a head punch that misses.
Dragunov lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov cracks Pudzianowski with a nice body shot.
Dragunov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragunov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Dragunov scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
Dragunov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dragunov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragunov.
Dragunov misses with the head strike.
Dragunov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dragunov misses with a punch to the body.
Pudzianowski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragunov misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski working aggressively here.
Dragunov gets through Pudzianowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dragunov pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
Dragunov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Dragunov.
Dragunov scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dragunov throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Dragunov as the two fighters clinch.
Pudzianowski blocking some punches.
Dragunov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dragunov lands a nice shot to the body.
Dragunov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragunov can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.
Dragunov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sergei Dragunov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pudzianowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragunov.
A head punch on the inside from Dragunov fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Dragunov.
Dragunov has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
A head punch on the inside from Dragunov fails to land.
Pudzianowski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dragunov backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dragunov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pudzianowski.
Dragunov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dragunov pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragunov avoids it.
Pudzianowski prevents a body shot from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a right hand.
Dragunov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragunov lands a shoulder strike.
Pudzianowski breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski instigates a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dragunov pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dragunov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragunov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pudzianowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragunov.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Dragunov.
Pudzianowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Dragunov avoids the damage to the body.
Pudzianowski gets through Dragunov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dragunov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Dragunov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dragunov tries to work over Pudzianowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pudzianowski lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski lands a nice uppercut.
Dragunov misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dragunov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pudzianowski.
Dragunov rushes Pudzianowski and presses him up against the cage.
Dragunov managing to block the knees to the body from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski scores with a shoulder strike.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but Dragunov blocks it.
A short right from Dragunov.
A short right from Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Dragunov.
Dragunov managing to block the knees to the body from Pudzianowski.
Dragunov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragunov misses with some punches.
Pudzianowski swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragunov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragunov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragunov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pudzianowskis head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pudzianowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Dragunov misses with a punch on the inside.
Dragunov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short body shot lands from Dragunov as the two fighters clinch.
Dragunov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pudzianowski's elbow.
Dragunov cracks Pudzianowski with a nice body shot.
Pudzianowski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Dragunov.
Dragunov misses with some punches.
Pudzianowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dragunov backwards.
Pudzianowski misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Dragunov.
Pudzianowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dragunov pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragunov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov throws a head punch that misses.
Pudzianowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragunov blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dragunov.
Dragunov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dragunov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pudzianowski controls his hands.
Pudzianowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragunov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dragunov cracks Pudzianowski with a nice body shot.
Dragunov tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Dragunov back against the cage.
Pudzianowski blocks an uppercut.
Pudzianowski blocks a body shot from Dragunov.
A knee to the head by Pudzianowski.
It looks like Sergei Dragunov has been cut.
Pudzianowski has a couple of punches blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
Dragunov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pudzianowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pudzianowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov tries to throw a body punch but Pudzianowski avoids it by throwing Dragunov back against the cage.
Darius Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good body shot from Dragunov.
Dragunov lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dragunov.
Dragunov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dragunov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dragunov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pudzianowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dragunov.
Pudzianowski throws a punch but it's blocked by Dragunov.
Dragunov has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Dragunov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pudzianowski throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dragunov blocks it with crossed arms.
Dragunov lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pudzianowski tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dragunov can't find room to land a body shot as Pudzianowski controls the action.
Dragunov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dragunov.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A shot in the inside from Dragunov.
Dragunov pushes Pudzianowski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pudzianowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Pudzianowski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dragunov avoids it.
Dragunov has a couple of punches blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dragunov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dragunov throws a punch but it's blocked by Pudzianowski.
Pudzianowski lands a right hand.
Dragunov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pudzianowski backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dragunov.
Dragunov lands with a left to the head.
Sergei Dragunov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dragunov lands with a left to the head.
Dragunov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Dragunov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dragunov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Dragunov!
Sergei Dragunov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Venum Tree Knee Dad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Soriano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tree Knee Dad comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling by Mudvayne. Venum Tree Knee Dad is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Venum Tree Knee Dad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Pablo Soriano!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Soriano misses the jab.
Tree Knee Dad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soriano manages to avoid it.
Soriano connects with a looping right hand.
A leg kick checked by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad throws a hook but Soriano blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've been hearing reports that Tree Knee Dad has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Soriano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tree Knee Dad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Soriano avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soriano is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tree Knee Dad stays in close to Soriano's body and controls the position.
Soriano keeping full guard, as Tree Knee Dad tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soriano is trying to control the position but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Soriano is trying is best to control the position here.
Tree Knee Dad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soriano keeping hold of Tree Knee Dad's head, controlling as best he can.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the pace.
Tree Knee Dad is thwarting Soriano's attempts to control the position.
Soriano is refusing to be controlled, as Tree Knee Dad sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tree Knee Dad takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tree Knee Dad lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a body punch but Soriano moves out of range.
Tree Knee Dad throws a chopping leg kick but Soriano manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soriano stalks Tree Knee Dad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tree Knee Dad's face. Tree Knee Dad staggers backwards, shaken.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Soriano pinned against the cage. Soriano gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a right and a left that Soriano avoids nicely.
Soriano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tree Knee Dad with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Soriano throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soriano won't be happy with that.
Soriano manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Soriano is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad uses his free foot to push down on Soriano's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control the pace but Soriano is squirming around nicely.
Soriano regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soriano is looking to control Tree Knee Dad's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soriano avoid being mounted?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad is taking a breather. Soriano says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Soriano wants to get back to full guard.
Tree Knee Dad tries to pass the half guard into mount. Soriano knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass to mount but Soriano is defending the position.
Soriano is staying active underneath Tree Knee Dad, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Soriano is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Venum Tree Knee Dad will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Soriano tries a low kick but Tree Knee Dad avoids it.
Tree Knee Dad swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tree Knee Dad lands with an uppercut that bounces Soriano off the cage and back into range.
Tree Knee Dad tries to bum rush Soriano with a series of wild strikes but Soriano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tree Knee Dad throws out a loose jab but Soriano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tree Knee Dad thuds his right hand into Soriano's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Soriano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tree Knee Dad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soriano can do to turn this around?
Tree Knee Dad throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Soriano's half guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control from half guard but Soriano is working away.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tree Knee Dad is keen to just control but Soriano is a slippery customer.
Soriano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tree Knee Dad pulls his head out easily.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control. Soriano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
You can see the frustration on Soriano's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position but Soriano is working away.
Soriano struggling a bit here.
Venum Tree Knee Dad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tree Knee Dad in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Tree Knee Dad is really struggling to control Soriano but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tree Knee Dad lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soriano is not content to let Tree Knee Dad control the position.
Soriano dodges the ground and pound from Tree Knee Dad.
Soriano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree Knee Dad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Soriano manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Soriano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tree Knee Dad does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to improve his position.
Soriano throwing shots but Tree Knee Dad is blocking nicely.
Tree Knee Dad tries to roll over but Soriano keeps him under control.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard but Soriano has passed into side control.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soriano happy to just control the position for now.
Tree Knee Dad is looking for a sweep.
Tree Knee Dad is working hard here to advance position.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano postures up.
Tree Knee Dad is looking to regain half guard here but Soriano keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soriano lands a nice forearm strike.
Tree Knee Dad sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control but can't.
Tree Knee Dad wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Soriano scores with a nice head shot.
Tree Knee Dad works Soriano's body with a nice hook.
Pablo Soriano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in but Soriano avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nice defenses there by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad blocks a jab.
Pablo Soriano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Soriano just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Venum Tree Knee Dad dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Soriano avoids the body shot from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice cross by Soriano.
Tree Knee Dad throws a leg kick but Soriano checks it.
Soriano missing with a left hand there. Tree Knee Dad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Soriano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tree Knee Dad misses with a body shot.
Soriano connects with an inside leg kick.
Soriano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Soriano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Soriano misses.
Tree Knee Dad feinted with a counter takedown.
Soriano misses with a hook. Tree Knee Dad ducked under it nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Soriano. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soriano looks to throw the jab but Tree Knee Dad is out of range.
Tree Knee Dad moves out of range as Soriano strikes.
Tree Knee Dad shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Soriano defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soriano throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad fails with a takedown attempt.
Tree Knee Dad connects with a jab.
Tree Knee Dad slips under a jab from Soriano.
Soriano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tree Knee Dad.
Soriano throws a hook but Tree Knee Dad blocks it.
Soriano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tree Knee Dad jabs Soriano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Soriano misses with a low kick as Tree Knee Dad jumps back.
Tree Knee Dad throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pablo Soriano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tree Knee Dad loads up on a big right hand but Soriano slips the punch.
Soriano throws an off balance right hand
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a right hand to the body.
Soriano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tree Knee Dad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tree Knee Dad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Soriano was well out of range. Poor timing from Tree Knee Dad.
Pablo Soriano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soriano did well to prevent Tree Knee Dad getting side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tree Knee Dad is pressing down on Soriano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soriano is holding on for now.
Soriano is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Soriano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tree Knee Dad.
Tree Knee Dad works his way into side control.
Tree Knee Dad creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Soriano sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Soriano tries to bench press Tree Knee Dad off him but Tree Knee Dad keeps the position.
Soriano wants to control but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
The referee asks Tree Knee Dad politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tree Knee Dad prefers to stall for the moment though.
Soriano manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tree Knee Dad's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tree Knee Dad is trying to control the action in half guard but Soriano is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soriano is trying to maintain the position but Tree Knee Dad is very close to passing his half guard.
Tree Knee Dad wants to pass the guard but Soriano is defending well.
Tree Knee Dad wants to take a breather but Soriano is having none of it.
Venum Tree Knee Dad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soriano trying to hold on to Tree Knee Dad's head to control him but Tree Knee Dad postures up.
Tree Knee Dad wants to control but Soriano is keeping him busy.
Soriano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soriano holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Soriano throws a leg kick
and Tree Knee Dad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree Knee Dad throws a shot to the body.
Tree Knee Dad feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Soriano keeping moving, preventing Tree Knee Dad from controlling successfully.
Tree Knee Dad preventing the sweep.
Soriano being controlled here, momentarily.
Soriano pulls Tree Knee Dad in to control the position.
Tree Knee Dad slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tree Knee Dad trying to control the position from guard on top but Soriano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Venum Tree Knee Dad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tree Knee Dad, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Venum Tree Knee Dad!
After the big win, Venum Tree Knee Dad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Crillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis's entrance music is Stand up and Fight. A fine choice. Crillo comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Solonen & Kosola - Kolmetoista kertaa kovempi ku kukaan kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Martin Louis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Crillo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Louis as he connects with a hook.
Louis sizes up Crillo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Crillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crillo throwing strikes but missing.
Louis is trying to control the position but Crillo postures up.
Crillo preventing the sweep.
Louis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Louis is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crillo is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crillo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Crillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Louis tries to avoid it but Crillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Louis to the ground. Louis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Louis is looking to counter punch.
Crillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Louis as he avoids it easily.
Crillo avoids the head kick by Louis.
Crillo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Louis did well to prevent Crillo getting side control.
Crillo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Louis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crillo is working away from the top position though.
Crillo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crillo seems to be looking for submissions.
Louis wants to improve his position but Crillo is controlling well.
Crillo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Louis tries to get to full guard but Crillo has control of the leg.
Crillo throwing shots but Louis is blocking nicely.
Crillo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Crillo trying to pass the guard but Louis defending well.
Crillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Crillo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louis wants to control but Crillo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Louis gets full guard.
Crillo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Louis's head.
Crillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crillo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Louis is on top in guard.
Crillo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Louis stacks Crillo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Louis!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crillo tries to bench press Louis off him but Louis keeps the position.
Louis is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Crillo's shoulder. That is not cool.
Louis wants to stand but Crillo is controlling his arm.
Crillo tries to bench press Louis off him but Louis keeps the position.
Louis trying to control the action but Crillo is working from the bottom.
Louis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Crillo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Louis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Louis slaps away a takedown attempt from Crillo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Louis instigates a clinch.
Louis misses with the head strike.
Louis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Louis tries to throw a body punch but Crillo avoids it by throwing Louis back against the cage.
Louis misses with a punch on the inside.
Louis can't find room to land a body shot as Crillo controls the action.
Louis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crillo looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Louis fails to land.
Crillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crillo goes for a takedown attempt but Louis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Martin Louis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Crillo.
Louis throws out a loose jab but Crillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo checks a low kick from Louis.
Crillo fails with the takedown.
Crillo takes one to the chin there.
Crillo closes the distance and clinches.
Crillo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Louis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Louis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crillo backwards.
Still in the clinch, Louis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crillo is trying to drag Louis to the mat but Louis just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right from Louis on the inside.
Crillo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Louis looking for a sweep. Not yet Louis, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Louis holds on and takes a little breather.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck.
Crillo trying to control but Louis is working from the bottom.
Crillo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Crillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Louis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Louis pulls Crillo in close to his closed guard and prevents Crillo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Crillo postures up and lands a big shot to Louis's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crillo trying to control the position from guard on top but Louis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crillo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crillo stopping the sweep attempt from Louis.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Louis throws a body shot but no joy.
Martin Louis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crillo fails with a takedown attempt.
Louis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Louis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Crillo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crillo dives in for a single leg takedown but Louis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Louis misses the shot to the body.
Crillo fails with the takedown
and Louis counters with a nice uppercut.
Louis digs a good hook to Crillo's body.
Crillo closes the distance and clinches up with Louis, looking for a takedown. Crillo pushes Louis against the cage but Louis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crillo moves away.
Frank Crillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Crillo.
Louis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Crillo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Louis keeping moving, preventing Crillo from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin Louis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Crillo shoots in for a takedown but Louis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Louis throws a leg kick but Crillo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Louis clinches up against the cage.
Louis tries to work over Crillo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crillo blocks an uppercut.
Louis misses with a body punch.
Crillo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Crillo is pressing down on Louis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Louis is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Louis controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Louis trying to get back to full guard but Crillo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crillo lands a big elbow.
Louis is looking to get to half guard.
Crillo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Louis's face.
Crillo jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Louis manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Louis parries the strikes from Crillo easily there. Crillo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Louis to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Louis is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Crillo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Louis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Louis is trying to improve his position.
Crillo cracks Louis with a big right hand but Louis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Crillo is working to tighten his grip on Louis's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Louis has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crillo is really squeezing tight and eventually Louis passes out! Crillo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Frank Crillo!
Frank Crillo is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Crillo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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